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2024 NBA All-Star Weekend odds: All-Star Game lines, spread, Over/Under trend

The NBA's best and brightest will play in the All-Star Game on Sunday. Here are the odds for the total Over/Under, with the game trending in...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Damian Lillard repeats as 3-point contest champion at 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend INDIANAPOLIS — Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard defended his NBA 3-point contest title by finishing with 26 points in the final round Sat...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • STANDARD.NET

Repeats as 3-point champ Lillard defeated Atlanta's Trae Young in the final round of Saturday's Starry 3-Point Contest, taking home his second consecutive title.

Impact Lillard became the first back-to-back winner of the competition since Jason Kapono claimed consecutive wins in 2007 and 2008. The Bucks point guard was one of four of the contest's eight competitors to tie for the lead with 26 points in the first round, with Lilllard, Young and Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns all advancing to the final over Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton following a 30-second tiebreaker round. After Young and Towns turned in scores of 24 and 22 points, respectively, in the final round, Lillard tied Young's score after hitting a flurry of shots on the second-to-last rack, then missed four consecutive shots on the final rack before knocking down his last attempt to seal the win.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Damian Lillard's relaxed approach earns him second consecutive 3-point contest win Lillard's strategy for the 3-point contest was a stark contrast to teammate Malik Beasley's detailed preparation: "Just show up and shoot."

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hawks' Trae Young edged by Damian Lillard in NBA 3-point contest INDIANAPOLIS — Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard defended his NBA 3-point contest title by finishing with 26 points in the final round dur...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • AJC.COM

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend highlights: Skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest

NBA All-Star weekend continues Saturday with the highly anticipated skills, 3-point and dunk contests. Here are the top moments!

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

NBA All-Star weekend live updates: Dunk contest, 3-point contest, Steph vs. Sabrina, more The 2024 dunk contest features defending champ Mac McClung while the 3-point contest stars Damian Lillard, Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell and...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend odds: Damian Lillard favored in 3-point contest

Defending champion Damian Lillard is the betting favorite for Saturday's 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. Check out the latest odds...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Goes for 24 before All-Star break Lillard ended with 24 points (7-21 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to Memphis.

Impact Lillard had a rough time shooting the rock and was particularly woeful from three-point range, though he attempted enough field goals to deliver a decent stat line across the board. Lillard has adjusted well to being Milwuakee's second-best offensive alternative after spending most of his career as the alpha dog with the Trail Blazers. While his numbers have experienced a slight decrease, it hasn't been a massive issue from a fantasy perspective. He's averaging 24.6 points, 6.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game across 51 appearances in 2023-24.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Memphis Lillard (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday night against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lillard was once again added to the injury report as probable with an ankle injury, but as expected, he's been given the green light to take the court. He'll have a good chance to get back on track against a depleted Memphis roster after hitting only 37.9 percent of his tries (11-for-29) from the field over his last two appearances.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Lillard (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Lillard continues to deal with a nagging ankle injury but is expected to suit up for his fourth straight contest. The star guard is struggling with his outside shot as of late, converting just 31.6 percent of his 7.6 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot Tuesday Lillard logged 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 123-97 loss to Miami.

Impact Lillard tied for second on Milwaukee in scoring, but he had a tough time shooting the ball, going just 2-for-7 from three-point range and 3-of-7 from inside the arc. The star point guard did manage to convert from deep for the 50th straight game to begin the campaign, though on a per-game basis his 2.9 triples per contest is on pace for his lowest mark since 2016-17. Lillard's overall output has dropped a bit now that he's playing alongside another dominant star in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Lillard is still putting up healthy fantasy numbers with 24.6 points, 6.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Lillard (ankle) will play in Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Both Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play through probable tags Tuesday for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Lillard should be somewhat fresh for this one, as he played just 23 minutes against Denver on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as probable Lillard is listed as probable to play Tuesday versus Miami due to left ankle inflammation.

Impact Lillard is joined by Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Brook Lopez (back) and Pat Connaughton (knee) as probable for Tuesday's game. It's likely that each player's designation is merely maintenance related, but Tuesday representing the end of a back-to-back set makes load management a risk.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Lillard (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lillard was probable for Monday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising that he's been cleared to play against Denver. It seems unlikely that he'll face many limitations Monday after he tallied 26 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's win over the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday Lillard is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Nuggets due to lingering effects of a left ankle sprain.

Impact Lillard has been dealing with an ankle injury over the last week, missing two of the last three games, but he will likely be available Monday. If he can suit up, there likely won't be any limitations to his workload barring any new developments.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 26 points in return Lillard accumulated 26 points (9-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 120-84 win over the Hornets.

Impact Lillard missed Milwaukee's previous two games due to an ankle injury, but he didn't show any rust Friday, pacing the team in points and assists. With the Bucks up big at halftime and continuing to cruise in the third quarter, Lillard was able to log a moderate 29-minute workload, and he'll now be able to rest up for a few days with Milwaukee not playing again until Monday. Prior to the recent two-game absence, Lillard had logged 35-plus minutes in four straight contests.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offically good to go Lillard (ankle) will play and start at point guard in Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Lillard is set to return from a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. Barring any setbacks, the star guard figures to take on his usual workload at point guard.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Coach Doc Rivers said before Friday's game against the Hornets that he expects Lillard (ankle) to play, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lillard was questionable ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll likely be able to put an end to his two-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 22.2 points, 7.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 36.0 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Lillard (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Lillard has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of a back-to-back set. If he sits out once again, Pat Connaughton and AJ Green will likely continue to see increased run.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Lillard (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Lillard was questionable for Thursday's matchup, and he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive game due to his sprained left ankle. Pat Connaughton and AJ Green are candidates for increased playing time once again, while it's unclear whether Lillard will be able to suit up Friday against the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves-Milwaukee game preview: Bucks' Damian Lillard could miss teams' first meeting of season Standout Milwaukee point guard Damian Lillard is listed as questionable, while the Wolves need to reverse their recent second-half problems.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Iffy for Thursday Lillard (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact After playing through the left ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to Utah, Lillard didn't suit up Tuesday. Pat Connaughton started in Lillard's absence versus Phoenix, while Cameron Payne and AJ Green saw increased playing time off the bench.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE